as in authors
a person who creates a written work
a writer who is still trying to get published
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Recent Examples of writers
The character came to life after the writers' strike temporarily shut down much of the entertainment industry.
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Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 15 Jan. 2026
The violence of experience can liberate the imagination and diction of young writers.
—Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
One of our writers swears by this Aquaphor lip balm herself because of its gentle formula, which is free of fragrance and parabens.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 15 Jan. 2026
Every student loan article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of student loan products.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2026
This thinking is reflected across categories, from the NuPhy mechanical keyboard options favored by writers and developers to ergonomic keyboard designs built for extended sessions.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 14 Jan. 2026
And this, this show, has been such an incredible journey, and our writers' room, God bless you all.
—Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Neither the Lincoln Club, Lincoln Media, the California Courier or the Courier writers responded to multiple requests for comment about the origins of the site, either through email phone, or social media messages.
—Colin Lecher, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2026
Every product was determined to have excelled in each category by our editorial team, which is composed of in-house writers and editors as well as contributors—along with special consideration from dermatologists.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 11 Jan. 2026
Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 15 Jan. 2026
The violence of experience can liberate the imagination and diction of young writers.
—Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
One of our writers swears by this Aquaphor lip balm herself because of its gentle formula, which is free of fragrance and parabens.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 15 Jan. 2026
Every student loan article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of student loan products.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2026
This thinking is reflected across categories, from the NuPhy mechanical keyboard options favored by writers and developers to ergonomic keyboard designs built for extended sessions.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 14 Jan. 2026
And this, this show, has been such an incredible journey, and our writers' room, God bless you all.
—Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Neither the Lincoln Club, Lincoln Media, the California Courier or the Courier writers responded to multiple requests for comment about the origins of the site, either through email phone, or social media messages.
—Colin Lecher, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2026
Every product was determined to have excelled in each category by our editorial team, which is composed of in-house writers and editors as well as contributors—along with special consideration from dermatologists.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 11 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for writers
authors
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Such op-eds are popping up with the same anti-family messages delivered by different authors.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
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The study’s authors further stated that the poison found in the artifacts would not have killed prey instantly, but rather slowed prey down, thereby making the animal easier to catch.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Writers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/writers. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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